1975 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Honda FCX

To start off, 2000 Honda FCX is newer by 25 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda FCX (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda FCX should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 83 kg more than 2000 Honda FCX.

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, 2000 Honda FCX, 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, 2000 Honda FCX (273 Nm) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (161 Nm). This means 2000 Honda FCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2000 Honda FCX has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda FCX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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