1975 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III 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 72 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (36 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 383 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 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 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Honda N III, 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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (32 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | N III |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 923 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 41 L |
