1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 40 kg more than 1955 Rover P4. 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 Ford Scorpio (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Rover P4. (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Scorpio | P4 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
