1980 Ford Escort vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,394 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 137 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 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 1980 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Concerto |
Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2560 mm |