1975 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Honda S800
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Honda S800. (67 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1967 Honda S800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 213 kg more than 1967 Honda S800. 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1967 Honda S800 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | S800 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |