2005 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Civic |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1753 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 128 HP | 138 HP |
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 | 10.5:1 |
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 Width | 1720 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |