1992 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Honda Today
To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Escort (130 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Escort weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1992 Ford Escort (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 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 1996 Honda Today. 1996 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Ford Escort | 1996 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Today |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
