1968 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1985 Honda Prelude is newer by 17 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 1,829 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster 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, 1985 Honda Prelude, 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, 1985 Honda Prelude (156 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1985 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Prelude |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 183 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |