1995 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 340 kg more than 1998 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 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1991 cc |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
