1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 290 kg more than 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo.
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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo 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. 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 1977 Mitsubishi Sapporo | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Scorpio | Sapporo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |