1995 BMW M5 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, both 1995 BMW M5 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 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 171 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 M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1995 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1995 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 BMW M5 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | M5 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |