2007 BMW 130 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 12 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 130 (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 130 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, 2007 BMW 130 (427 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 130 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 130 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 130 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 130 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |