2002 BMW 318 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1993 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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 2002 BMW 318 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 318 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2770 mm |
