1970 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Honda Civic
To start off, 1975 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,169 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Honda Civic (53 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 130 kg more than 1975 Honda Civic.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Honda Civic, 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, 1975 Honda Civic (80 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1975 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2210 mm |
