1998 BMW 316 vs. 1994 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Scorpio (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (103 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 316 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
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, 1998 BMW 316 (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1994 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2770 mm |