1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1993 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 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2770 mm |
