1996 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 BMW 530 is newer by 1 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 92 kg more than 1996 BMW 530.
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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 530 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 530 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |