1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 18 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 37 kg more than 2013 Porsche 911.
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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Scorpio | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |