1990 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 350 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Ford Escort (144 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1977 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
