1993 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1993 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Escort weights approximately 155 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 1993 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | City |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
