1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Kia Retona

To start off, both 1995 Ford Scorpio and 1995 Kia Retona were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1995 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1995 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Kia Retona weights approximately 314 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

Because 1995 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Kia Retona.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Scorpio 1995 Kia Retona
Make Ford Kia
Model Scorpio Retona
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2500 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 114 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 205 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1556 kg 1870 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4010 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1840 mm


 

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