2005 Dodge Magnum vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 2005 Dodge Magnum is newer by 9 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 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Magnum (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (145 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Magnum weights approximately 291 kg more than 1996 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 Dodge Magnum (379 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Scorpio. (202 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Magnum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Scorpio. 2005 Dodge Magnum 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. 2005 Dodge Magnum will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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