1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan 300 ZX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan 300 ZX would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 205 kg more than 1994 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Scorpio | 300 ZX |
Year Released | 1994 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2960 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |