1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 Seat Cordoba

To start off, both 1996 Ford Scorpio and 1996 Seat Cordoba were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (101 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 246 kg more than 1996 Seat Cordoba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Seat Cordoba, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Cordoba. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Cordoba.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Ford Scorpio 1996 Seat Cordoba
Make Ford Seat
Model Scorpio Cordoba
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 83 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 77.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.3:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1236 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1420 mm