2003 Ford Freestar vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 2003 Ford Freestar 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 3,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Freestar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Ford Freestar. (190 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Freestar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Freestar weights approximately 386 kg more than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

Because 1995 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Freestar, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Ford Freestar (336 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Freestar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

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