2000 Ford Escape vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2000 Ford Escape and 2000 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escape is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Escape (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Escape should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Escape weights approximately 310 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2000 Ford Escape (169 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escape will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford Escape has manual transmission. 2000 Ford Escape will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Escape | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escape | Civic |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
