1998 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, both 1998 Ford Escort and 1998 Honda Step Wagon were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 280 kg more than 1998 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Escort. 1998 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Escort | 1998 Honda Step Wagon | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Step Wagon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 114 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |