1990 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 12 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, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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, 2002 Honda Acty (139 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (135 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Acty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Escort | 2002 Honda Acty | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Acty |
Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 139 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 840 kg |