1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1993 Porsche 928
To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 26 kg more than 1993 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Scorpio | 1993 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 928 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 4662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 293 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
