1998 Ford Courier vs. 2003 Honda Avancier

To start off, 2003 Honda Avancier is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Courier would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Avancier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Avancier (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1998 Ford Courier. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Courier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Avancier weights approximately 322 kg more than 1998 Ford Courier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Courier. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Avancier 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, 2003 Honda Avancier (205 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Courier. (179 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Avancier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Courier. 2003 Honda Avancier has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Courier has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Courier will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Avancier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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