2004 BMW 118 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 9 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, 2004 BMW 118 (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 272 kg more than 2004 BMW 118.
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 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 118. 2004 BMW 118 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1995 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 118 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 118 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 118 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1607 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |