1975 Ford Escort vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 33 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 596 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Honda NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | NSX |
Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1096 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |