1995 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Honda Acty
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 7 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, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 252 kg more than 2002 Honda Acty.
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 (150 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2002 Honda Acty | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Acty |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1092 kg | 840 kg |
