1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1994 Ford Scorpio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 225 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Because 1994 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 1994 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Scorpio | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Scorpio | Concerto |
Year Released | 1994 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2560 mm |