1986 Ford Escort vs. 1987 Honda Civic
To start off, 1987 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Honda Civic (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 10 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Honda Civic (143 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1987 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 151 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2210 mm |