1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Honda 1300
To start off, 1970 Honda 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Honda 1300. (81 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda 1300 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Honda 1300 (106 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1970 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | 1300 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 75.5 mm |
Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 35 L |