1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1970 Holden Torana

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Holden Torana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Holden Torana would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Holden Torana. (95 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1970 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Holden Torana. 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 (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Holden Torana. (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Holden Torana.

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