1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 2001 Honda Prelude
To start off, 2001 Honda Prelude is newer by 6 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 9 more horse power than 2001 Honda Prelude. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 714 kg more than 2001 Honda Prelude. 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, 2001 Honda Prelude, 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 (281 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Prelude. (212 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Prelude. 1995 Ford Scorpio has automatic transmission and 2001 Honda Prelude has manual transmission. 2001 Honda Prelude 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 | 2001 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Scorpio | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2935 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
