1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 127 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1994 Plymouth Neon, 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 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Scorpio | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Scorpio | Neon |
Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1236 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |