1997 Ford Scorpio vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1997 Ford Scorpio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 49 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 524 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.

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