1994 BMW 518 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 518 would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 114 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 447 kg more than 1994 BMW 518.
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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 518 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1607 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
