1996 Ford Scorpio vs. 2000 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 360 kg more than 1996 Ford Scorpio.
Because 1996 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 1996 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Plymouth Voyager. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Plymouth Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Scorpio | 2000 Plymouth Voyager | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Scorpio | Voyager |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2295 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1790 mm |