2009 Ford E-150 vs. 1990 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 4,604 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 289 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150.
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 Ford E-150 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Scorpio. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Scorpio. 2009 Ford E-150 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-150 | 1990 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | E-150 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4604 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2060 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2770 mm |