1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 425 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1971 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Escort |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
