1986 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V 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 2,353 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1986 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2007 Honda CR-V 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 CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | CR-V |
Year Released | 1986 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |