1998 BMW 728 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 BMW 728 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 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 728 (190 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 728 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 728 weights approximately 249 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, 1997 Ford Scorpio (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 728. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 728 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 728 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
