1992 Ford Escort vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 20 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 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1992 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 344 kg more than 1992 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Escort. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Escort. 2012 Honda Civic 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. 2012 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Escort | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1324 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 149 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1249 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |