1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1993 Ford Sierra

To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Ford Sierra. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 386 kg more than 1993 Ford Sierra. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Sierra. (167 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Sierra.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Ford Scorpio 1993 Ford Sierra
Make Ford Ford
Model Scorpio Sierra
Year Released 1997 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2499 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 123 HP 118 HP
Engine RPM 4200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 293 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 2500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1556 kg 1170 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4520 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1370 mm


 

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