1989 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 11 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 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1989 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Escort. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1989 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1989 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Escort | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1989 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |