1970 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 19 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, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Concerto weights approximately 305 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, 1989 Honda Concerto, 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |
