1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 10 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 1,998 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 216 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Scorpio | Condor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
