1979 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 28 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 817 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 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Escort | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
