2001 BMW 318 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 3 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 (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 210 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, 2001 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
