1979 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 25 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 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 35 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |