1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 Nissan Crew

To start off, 1996 Nissan Crew is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio 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 75 more horse power than 1996 Nissan Crew. (129 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1996 Nissan Crew. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Nissan Crew. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Nissan Crew. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Nissan Crew. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1996 Nissan Crew has manual transmission. 1996 Nissan Crew 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 1996 Nissan Crew
Make Ford Nissan
Model Scorpio Crew
Year Released 1995 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2935 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1470 mm


 

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