2007 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 81 kg more than 2007 BMW 525.
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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 525 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |