1984 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Honda Civic (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic.
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, 1981 Honda Civic (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Escort | 1981 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1333 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |