1986 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 21 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (114 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 30 L |
