1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Steyr 500D

To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1959 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 960 kg more than 1959 Steyr 500D. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Steyr 500D.

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