1979 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Honda Civic
To start off, 1983 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,334 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 125 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 Ford Escort 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 1979 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Honda Civic (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1983 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1334 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |