1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 15 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2430 mm |