1999 Ford Escort vs. 1999 Honda S-MX
To start off, both 1999 Ford Escort and 1999 Honda S-MX were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 2 more horse power than 1999 Honda S-MX. (129 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda S-MX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda S-MX weights approximately 206 kg more than 1999 Ford Escort.
Because 1999 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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 Honda S-MX (190 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1999 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ford Escort | 1999 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
