1983 Ford Escort vs. 1984 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1984 Honda Quintet is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Honda Quintet weights approximately 34 kg more than 1983 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1984 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2370 mm |
