1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 45 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 (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 445 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.
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, 2013 Honda Insight, 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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Insight |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |
