2005 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escort weights approximately 65 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm). This means 2006 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1799 cc |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |