1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1974 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Rover 3.5 (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 198 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, 1974 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 1974 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1974 Rover 3.5 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Scorpio | 3.5 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 3532 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 276 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1638 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |