2005 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Honda Insight
To start off, 2009 Honda Insight is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Escort (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Honda Insight. (87 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 136 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Escort | 2009 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Insight |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1276 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |