1979 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 15 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 939 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Today (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Escort weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Honda Today.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1979 Ford Escort (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1994 Honda Today | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Today |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
