1980 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Honda Civic
To start off, 1982 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1982 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 110 kg more than 1982 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 1982 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
