1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1951 Rover P4
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1951 Rover P4. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1951 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rover P4 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 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 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1951 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Scorpio | P4 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
