1975 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 204 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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 (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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