1995 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 335 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |