2007 BMW 550 vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 543 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1993 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 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 2499 cc |
Horse Power | 657 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |