1995 BMW 730 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, both 1995 BMW 730 and 1995 Ford Scorpio were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 730 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW 730 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |