1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 79 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic, 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) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (151 Nm). This means 1998 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Scorpio | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Scorpio | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1685 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 151 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1151 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |