1995 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Honda Civic
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Civic (111 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 10 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1994 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |