2001 BMW Compact vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2001 BMW Compact is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,501 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW Compact is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Compact (193 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Compact should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Compact weights approximately 344 kg more than 1996 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 Compact (237 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Compact will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW Compact | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | Compact | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2501 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 237 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |