1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1999 Pontiac GTO is newer by 4 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 60 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 355 kg more than 1999 Pontiac GTO. 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) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (203 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1999 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Scorpio | GTO |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2398 cc |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 144 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1199 kg |
