1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 18 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 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1601 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |