1990 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Honda Today
To start off, 1998 Honda Today is newer by 8 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Escort (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 310 kg more than 1998 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 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, 1998 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 (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 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 1998 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 1998 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Today |
Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |