1993 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic 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, 1993 Ford Escort (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 175 kg more than 1993 Ford Escort.
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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
