1968 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 35 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 1,117 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Escort (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Life |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
