1998 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 3,349 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (160 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 183 kg more than 1995 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, 1998 Chevrolet Camaro (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3349 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |