1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2008 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2008 Toyota Hilux 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 90 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
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 (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Hilux. (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 2008 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Hilux |
Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |