1996 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 95 kg more than 1993 Honda Concerto.
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, 1993 Honda Concerto (119 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (115 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Escort | 1993 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
