1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 432 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Scorpio | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3163 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1260 mm |