2003 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2003 BMW 318 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 307 kg more than 2003 BMW 318. 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 318 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 318 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |