2008 BMW 525 vs. 1998 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 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, 2008 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1998 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 525 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
