1998 Ford Scorpio vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 15 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 811 kg more than 1998 Ford Scorpio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Scorpio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Scorpio. (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Scorpio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Scorpio | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Scorpio | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2041 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1846 mm |
