1970 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 28 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 605 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.
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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1998 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | NSX |
Year Released | 1970 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |