2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 2 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 460 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.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 550 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
