1979 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1983 Honda Quintet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Honda Quintet weights approximately 105 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1983 Honda Quintet | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Quintet |
Year Released | 1979 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |