1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1964 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Porsche 911 would be higher. Both 1998 Ford Scorpio and 1964 Porsche 911 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 911 (129 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 Porsche 911.
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, 1964 Porsche 911 (178 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1964 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
