1980 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 24 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 367 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 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 (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1980 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 80 mm |
Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |