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 98 more horse power than 1975 Triumph TR7. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph TR7.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph TR7. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph TR7.
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 | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1270 mm |
