1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2006 Ford F-250

To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 11 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 4,200 cc, 2006 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

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, 2006 Ford F-250 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford F-250 has manual transmission. 2006 Ford F-250 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 2006 Ford F-250
Make Ford Ford
Model Scorpio F-250
Year Released 1995 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2935 cc 4200 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3800 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 500 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 1716 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 5760 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 2040 mm


 

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