1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Corolla 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 63 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 520 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Scorpio | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |