2007 Mahindra Scorpio vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio. (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mahindra Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
| Make | Mahindra | Pontiac |
| Model | Scorpio | Grande Parisienne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 5317 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 102 L |
