1995 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Honda City
To start off, 2000 Honda City is newer by 5 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 165 kg more than 2000 Honda City.
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 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2000 Honda City | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | City |
Year Released | 1995 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |