1980 Ford Escort vs. 2003 Honda Fit
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 23 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 6 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 165 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2003 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Fit |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 132 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
