1995 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Honda Today
To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 2 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Escort (113 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 520 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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, 1997 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 (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 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 1997 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1997 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Today |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |
