1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2000 Honda Accord
To start off, 2000 Honda Accord is newer by 5 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1995 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 246 kg more than 2000 Honda Accord.
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, 2000 Honda Accord, 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Accord. (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 2000 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Scorpio | Accord |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1556 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
