1984 Ford Escort vs. 1992 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Civic (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
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, 1992 Honda Civic (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 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 | 1992 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1984 | 1992 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |