1994 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Honda Civic

To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1994 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 81 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.

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, 2005 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, 1994 Ford Scorpio (177 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1994 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Scorpio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Ford Scorpio 2005 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Scorpio Civic
Year Released 1994 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1686 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 108 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 177 Nm 149 Nm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1255 kg 1174 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 50 L


 

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