2009 BMW 530 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 14 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 287 kg more than 2009 BMW 530.
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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | BMW | Ford |
| Model | 530 | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1607 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |
