1995 Ford Probe vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Ford Probe is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (150 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1995 Ford Probe. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Probe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Probe weights approximately 80 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (183 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Probe. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Probe | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Probe | Neon |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
