1986 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 8 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 160 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Ford Escort (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Today |
Year Released | 1986 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |