1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1973 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Stag. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Stag would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1973 Triumph Stag.
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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1973 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Scorpio | Stag |
Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |