1999 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Honda Civic

To start off, 1999 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ford Escort (131 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ford Escort weights approximately 169 kg more than 1998 Honda Civic. 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, 1999 Ford Escort (178 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (110 Nm). This means 1999 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic. 1999 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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