1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Ford Scorpio is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Scorpio | 911 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1279 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
