1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1983 Nissan Stanza

To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Stanza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Stanza 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 33 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Stanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 727 kg more than 1983 Nissan Stanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Stanza. (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Stanza.

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