1995 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2009 Honda Jazz is newer by 14 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, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 Honda Jazz.
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 (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Jazz. (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 2009 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Jazz |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1142 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |