1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 305 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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Scorpio | 458 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1211 mm |