2006 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 11 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 2,999 cc, 2006 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2006 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 1991 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |