1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz S 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 40 more horse power than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. (164 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 34 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. 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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz S. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1989 Mercedes-Benz S has manual transmission. 1989 Mercedes-Benz S 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 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Scorpio | S |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |