1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1963 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 25 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover P6. (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover P6.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Scorpio | P6 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |