2009 BMW 550 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 550 (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 550 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 550 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:
2009 BMW 550 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | BMW | Ford |
Model | 550 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2935 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1440 mm |