Ford Escort 3 Doors (1990 – 1992) vs Honda Civic 3 Doors (1987 – 1991): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Honda Civic 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.4 s. The Ford Escort 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 832 kg against 920 kg. At 4,041 mm, the Ford Escort 3 Doors is 81 mm longer than the Honda Civic 3 Doors. The Ford Escort 3 Doors dates from 1990 – 1992, the Honda Civic 3 Doors from 1987 – 1991.
| Specification |
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1990 – 1992
|
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1987 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | Japan |
| Documented years | 1990 – 1992 | 1987 – 1991 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 150 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 103 – 190 Nm | 102 – 144 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 – 18.1 s | 7.3 – 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 152 – 208 km/h | 168 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 8.5 L/100 km | 6.8 – 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,041 mm | 3,960 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,669 mm |
| Height | 1,349 mm | 1,331 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 920 – 1,096 kg | 832 – 1,030 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.