1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 305 kg more than 1982 Toyota Supra.
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) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Supra. (197 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Supra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
