1995 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 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 30 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Honda Civic (140 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |