2000 Ford 24.7 vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford 24.7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford 24.7 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford 24.7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford 24.7 (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford 24.7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 44 kg more than 2000 Ford 24.7.
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, 2000 Ford 24.7 (359 Nm) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm). This means 2000 Ford 24.7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford 24.7 | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 24.7 | Insight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2550 mm |
