2008 BMW 318 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 is newer by 13 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 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2008 BMW 318. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 26 kg more 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 318. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 318. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 2008 BMW 318 has manual transmission. 2008 BMW 318 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:
| 2008 BMW 318 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 318 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
