1994 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 117 kg more than 1994 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (114 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1994 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1994 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ford Escort | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77.2 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.3 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |