1980 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Honda Today

To start off, 1996 Honda Today is newer by 16 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1980 Ford Escort (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.

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