1990 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Escort 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 42 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 315 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda Today.

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