1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Torino weights approximately 414 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1975 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Ford Torino | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Scorpio | Torino |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |