1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2008 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2008 Ford Explorer is newer by 12 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 4,013 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 841 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 2008 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 2077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
