2003 BMW 520 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2003 BMW 520 is newer by 10 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 520 (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 520 should accelerate faster 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, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 520 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 520 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2170 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
