1968 Ford Escort vs. 1974 Honda Z
To start off, 1974 Honda Z 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 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1974 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 361 kg more than 1974 Honda Z. 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 Z, 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1974 Honda Z | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Z |
Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 30 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 62.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 57.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |