1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1993 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Holden Commodore (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Holden Commodore weights approximately 168 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, 1993 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ford Scorpio | 1993 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Scorpio | Commodore |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1398 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |