1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 4 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 615 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Scorpio | Familia |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 202 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |