2007 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio

To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina 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 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (335 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Lumina weights approximately 383 kg more than 1995 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, 2007 Chevrolet Lumina (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Chevrolet Lumina 1995 Ford Scorpio
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Lumina Scorpio
Year Released 2007 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5667 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 335 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 470 Nm 172 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.1:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1619 kg 1236 kg
Vehicle Length 5060 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1880 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1450 mm


 

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