1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
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 Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Scorpio | P4 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2830 mm |