1968 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 42 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 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 439 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1117 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Top Speed | 146 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
