1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1969 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volkswagen 181. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volkswagen 181 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 654 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 181.
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. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1969 Volkswagen 181 has manual transmission. 1969 Volkswagen 181 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 | 1969 Volkswagen 181 | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Scorpio | 181 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
