1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Honda Life
To start off, 1974 Honda Life is newer by 6 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1974 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Honda Life, 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, 1968 Ford Escort (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Honda Life | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Life |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 28 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 67 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 50.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |