1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 14 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 125 (215 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 125 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 125 weights approximately 90 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, 2010 BMW 125 (270 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 2010 BMW 125 | |
Make | Ford | BMW |
Model | Scorpio | 125 |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |