1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Scorpio would be higher. 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 157 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 900 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Today. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Today 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 | 1998 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Scorpio | Today |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 655 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
