1986 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 22 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, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 290 kg more 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2008 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |
