1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2000 Ford Mustang. (187 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 162 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang. 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Mustang |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |