1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,438 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 265 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, 2003 Toyota Condor (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Condor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1495 kg |
