1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 16 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 7 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Scorpio | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Ford | Audi |
| Model | Scorpio | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 202 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1654 mm |
