1992 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (224 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 597 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 1992 Ford Escort (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Today |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 224 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1307 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1400 mm |
