Honda Civic 3 Doors (1983 – 1987) vs Ford Escort 3 Doors (1980 – 1986): specs compared
The Honda Civic 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 132 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 8.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 200 km/h. The Ford Escort 3 Doors uses less fuel, from 5.1 L/100 km against 6.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 790 kg against 832 kg. The Honda Civic 3 Doors dates from 1983 – 1987, the Ford Escort 3 Doors from 1980 – 1986.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 3 Doors
1983 – 1987
|
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1980 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1987 | 1980 – 1986 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 75 – 150 hp | 50 – 132 hp |
| Torque | 102 – 144 Nm | 83 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 11.0 s | 8.7 – 17.8 s |
| Top speed | 168 – 208 km/h | 144 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.8 – 7.4 L/100 km | 5.1 – 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,960 mm | 3,970 mm |
| Width | 1,669 mm | 1,641 mm |
| Height | 1,331 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 832 – 1,030 kg | 790 – 900 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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