1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1976 Ford Torino
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,090 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Torino weights approximately 420 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, 1976 Ford Torino (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 1976 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Torino |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
