1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 1999 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 3,065 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Supra (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Supra weights approximately 385 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, 1999 Toyota Supra (1,050 Nm) has 878 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 1999 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 1999 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Supra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3065 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1280 mm |
