1970 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Honda NSX
To start off, 2005 Honda NSX is newer by 35 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), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 649 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, 2005 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | NSX |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| 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 | 98 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 70 L |
