1994 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 13 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1994 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1994 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 453 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.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Escort. 2007 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Escort | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
