1975 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 29 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 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (99 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 85 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. 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, 2004 Honda Civic, 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (152 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1667 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
