1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 10 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 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 124 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 2005 Maserati Spyder has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Maserati Spyder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Scorpio | Spyder |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 4244 cc |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |