1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Scorpio | 88 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1980 mm |
