1970 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 33 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, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 409 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2003 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1750 mm |
