2004 BMW 118 vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2004 BMW 118 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 BMW 118. (127 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 105 kg more than 2004 BMW 118. 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 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 1996 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1996 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 | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 118 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
