1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 65 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Scorpio | Gloria |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1987 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
