1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2005 Nissan Primera is newer by 9 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 2 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Primera. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Primera weights approximately 59 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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, 2005 Nissan Primera, 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, 2005 Nissan Primera (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Primera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 2005 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Scorpio | Primera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
