1992 Ford Scorpio vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Scorpio would be higher. Both 1992 Ford Scorpio and 2001 Honda Civic are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Ford Scorpio. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 43 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic.
Because 1992 Ford Scorpio is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1992 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1992 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (119 Nm). This means 1992 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Scorpio | 2001 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Scorpio | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 119 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1272 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2640 mm |