1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Wasp. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Wasp would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Wasp is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Wasp weights approximately 369 kg more than 1997 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, 1953 Hudson Super Wasp (349 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Hudson Super Wasp will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1953 Hudson Super Wasp | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Scorpio | Super Wasp |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 111.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
