1997 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Chevrolet Camaro.

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, 1997 Chevrolet Camaro (468 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm). This means 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1997 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1997 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Chevrolet Camaro 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Camaro Scorpio
Year Released 1997 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5665 cc 2935 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 204 HP
Torque 468 Nm 281 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1524 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1890 mm 1450 mm


 

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