2008 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 59 kg more than 2008 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 (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 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 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 525 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 204 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |