1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 27 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (55 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 579 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2810 mm |
