1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1961 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Publica 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 89 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 650 kg more than 1961 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1961 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Publica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
