1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1990 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Supra weights approximately 1 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Supra. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1990 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Supra |
Year Released | 1997 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 293 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |