1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1978 Mazda 626

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mazda 626 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 21 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 626. (93 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 612 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 626. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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