1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 7 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 65 kg more than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. (260 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 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 | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 280 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Scorpio | 280 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
