1990 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Honda That

To start off, 2005 Honda That is newer by 15 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 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Honda That. (51 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Honda That 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, 2005 Honda That 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 (135 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda That. (61 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda That. 2005 Honda That has automatic transmission and 1990 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1990 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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