1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Subaru 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Subaru 360 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 845 kg more than 1959 Subaru 360. 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 (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Scorpio | 360 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
