1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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. Both 1993 Ford Scorpio and 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata (159 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Ford Scorpio | 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2340 mm |