1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Honda 145
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 is newer by 5 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 1,433 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Honda 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 145 (68 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 145 weights approximately 49 kg more than 1968 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1973 Honda 145 (118 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 145 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Honda 145 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | 145 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1433 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2260 mm |
