2002 Ford Escape vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Escape would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escape. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Escape weights approximately 157 kg more than 2010 Honda Civic.
Because 2002 Ford Escape is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escape 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, 2010 Honda Civic (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Escape | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escape | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4458 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1397 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |