1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 14 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (139 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 294 kg more than 1993 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Sportage (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 2007 Kia Sportage has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Scorpio | Sportage |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |