1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio

To start off, both 1996 Chevrolet Camaro and 1996 Ford Scorpio were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 60 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Chevrolet Camaro 1996 Ford Scorpio
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Scorpio
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 2295 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 200 HP 145 HP
Torque 305 Nm 202 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 1440 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1450 mm


 

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