1971 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Honda 1300
To start off, 1973 Honda 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,298 cc, 1973 Honda 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Honda 1300 (81 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Honda 1300 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 1300, 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, 1973 Honda 1300 (105 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Honda 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1973 Honda 1300 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | 1300 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1298 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2200 mm |