1979 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Honda Step Wagon
To start off, 1995 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 16 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 575 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.
Because 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon 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, 1995 Honda Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1995 Honda Step Wagon has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Step Wagon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 1995 Honda Step Wagon | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Step Wagon |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
