1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 615 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre. 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 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Ford | Humber |
| Model | Scorpio | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
