1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 1265 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 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 608 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
Make | Ford | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Scorpio | Ghost |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 780 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5569 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1948 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1550 mm |