1968 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 29 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 627 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 rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1997 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | NSX |
Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 304 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1498 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |