1973 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Logo
To start off, 2004 Honda Logo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Logo weights approximately 26 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Logo, 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 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Logo | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Logo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
