2005 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 3 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 1,753 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escort weights approximately 150 kg more than 2008 Honda Jazz.
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, 2005 Ford Escort (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2008 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Jazz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 170 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 42 L |