1995 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1981 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 320 kg more than 1981 Honda Civic. 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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Civic. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1981 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1333 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
