1970 Ford Escort vs. 1988 Honda Integra
To start off, 1988 Honda Integra is newer by 18 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Integra (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Honda Integra weights approximately 235 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Honda Integra, 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, 1970 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Integra. (139 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1988 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Integra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
