1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (543 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 217 kg more than 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 2001 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Scorpio | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 543 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2730 mm |