1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2008 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2008 Tesla Roadster 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 372 kg more than 2008 Tesla Roadster.
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 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm). This means 2008 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2008 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Scorpio | Roadster |
Year Released | 1995 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 288 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 370 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3947 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1128 mm |