1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 2001 Panoz AIV
To start off, 2001 Panoz AIV 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. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Panoz AIV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Panoz AIV (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Panoz AIV should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 Panoz AIV.
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 Panoz AIV (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Panoz AIV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Scorpio | 2001 Panoz AIV | |
| Make | Ford | Panoz |
| Model | Scorpio | AIV |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
