1975 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Escort (84 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 287 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, 2009 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 (125 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 2009 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Civic |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
