1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 1998 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 1998 Ford Scorpio and 1998 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Cherokee (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 200 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.
Because 1998 Jeep Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Cherokee will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Cherokee (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 1998 Jeep Cherokee | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Scorpio | Cherokee |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2464 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 98.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |