1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1967 Steyr 500

To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1967 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1967 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 750 kg more than 1967 Steyr 500. 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 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Steyr 500.

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