1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
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 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 Ford Scorpio | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Scorpio | 220 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |