2000 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 92 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Ford Escort (175 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic. 2000 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Escort | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1983 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1216 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 50 L |