1970 Ford Escort vs. 1964 Honda S500
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S500 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 38 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 125 kg more than 1964 Honda S500.
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, 1970 Ford Escort (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Honda S500. (39 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Honda S500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1964 Honda S500 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | S500 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 39 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2010 mm |
