1978 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Honda Civic

To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (138 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort.

Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (174 Nm) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort. 2010 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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