2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 2004 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, both 2004 Ford Five Hundred and 2004 Mahindra Scorpio were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 Ford Five Hundred.
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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mahindra Scorpio. 2004 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 2004 Mahindra Scorpio has manual transmission. 2004 Mahindra Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Five Hundred | 2004 Mahindra Scorpio | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Five Hundred | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2609 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2690 mm |
