1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 273 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon 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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 2008 Ford Falcon 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. 2008 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Falcon |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 387 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 520 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4967 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1433 mm |