1985 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,802 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Escort (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 1985 Ford Escort (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic. 2006 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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