1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1985 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 130 kg more than 1985 Ford Mustang. 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, 1985 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1985 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Mustang |
Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |