2005 BMW 730 vs. 1997 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2005 BMW 730 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 730 weights approximately 379 kg more than 1997 Ford Scorpio. 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, 2005 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Scorpio. (293 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 730 | 1997 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 730 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |