1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (89 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 610 kg more than 1975 Triumph TR7. 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 (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1975 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1975 Triumph TR7 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 | 1975 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Scorpio | TR7 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |