1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda RX-8. (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2935 cc | 1311 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |