1975 Ford Escort vs. 2000 Honda Legend
To start off, 2000 Honda Legend 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 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Legend (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Legend should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Legend weights approximately 760 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. 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, 2000 Honda Legend, 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 Legend (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 2000 Honda Legend 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 Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2000 Honda Legend | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Legend |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 68 L |
