1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 718 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 356 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
