1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tacoma (245 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 53 kg more than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
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 Toyota Tacoma (382 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 2005 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 382 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |