1990 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Escape
To start off, 2013 Ford Escape is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Escape (237 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Escape weights approximately 670 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Escape is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Escape 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, 2013 Ford Escape (366 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Escape |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4524 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2078 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |
