1998 BMW 316 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 BMW 316 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1998 BMW 316. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 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 20 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (173 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 316. (165 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 316 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 316 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |