1994 Ford Fairlane vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 440 kg more than 1997 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 Ford Fairlane (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Fairlane | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
