1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR7 would be higher. Both 1994 Ford Scorpio and 1975 Triumph TR7 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 270 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7. 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, 1975 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Scorpio | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2170 mm |
