1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2000 Honda City

To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Scorpio would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 290 kg more than 2000 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1998 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 1998 Ford Scorpio. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda City, 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, 1998 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.

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