1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2008 BMW 325
To start off, 2008 BMW 325 is newer by 13 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 BMW 325. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 2008 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ford | BMW |
| Model | Scorpio | 325 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
