1989 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 15 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ford Escort | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2560 mm |
