1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva

To start off, both 1995 Ford Scorpio and 1995 Honda Argento Viva were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,935 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (188 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 314 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (281 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Argento Viva. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1995 Honda Argento Viva has manual transmission. 1995 Honda Argento Viva will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Ford Scorpio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Scorpio 1995 Honda Argento Viva
Make Ford Honda
Model Scorpio Argento Viva
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2935 cc 2451 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 204 HP 188 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 281 Nm 237 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1554 kg 1240 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4250 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1180 mm


 

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