1980 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Honda Today

To start off, 1997 Honda Today is newer by 17 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 1,116 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Escort (49 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1997 Honda Today. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 150 kg more than 1997 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1997 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, 1997 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 (84 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 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 1997 Honda Today. 1997 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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