1975 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Honda City
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 28 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, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda City weights approximately 15 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 2003 Honda City, 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 @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2003 Honda City | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | City |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
