1996 Honda Today vs. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO
To start off, both 1996 Honda Today and 1996 Mitsubishi FTO were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi FTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mitsubishi FTO (195 HP) has 148 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi FTO should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Mitsubishi FTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Mitsubishi FTO (202 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm). This means 1996 Mitsubishi FTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Today has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Today will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mitsubishi FTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 1996 Mitsubishi FTO | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Today | FTO |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
