1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 65 more horse power than 1975 Honda Civic. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1975 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 929 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Honda Civic. (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1975 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Scorpio | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 270 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1607 kg | 678 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |