1994 BMW 854 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW 854. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW 854 would be higher. At 5,378 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 BMW 854 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 854 (323 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 854 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 854 weights approximately 644 kg more than 1996 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, 1994 BMW 854 (490 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 854 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 854 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 854 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5378 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
