1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 904. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 904 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (155 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 586 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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 (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Porsche 904. (169 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Porsche 904.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 904 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
