1998 Ford Versailles vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2009 Toyota Prius is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Versailles. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Versailles would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Versailles is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Versailles (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Versailles should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Versailles (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Versailles will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius. 2009 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Versailles has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Versailles will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Versailles | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Versailles | Prius |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |