1995 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Honda Today

To start off, both 1995 Ford Escort and 1995 Honda Today were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 43 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 395 kg more than 1995 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today 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, 1995 Ford Escort (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today.

Compare all specifications:

1995 Ford Escort 1995 Honda Today
Make Ford Honda
Model Escort Today
Year Released 1995 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1597 cc 656 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 90 HP 47 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 135 Nm 57 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1105 kg 710 kg
Vehicle Length 4140 mm 3300 mm
Vehicle Width 1690 mm 1400 mm


 

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