1984 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Honda N III
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda N III. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda N III would be higher. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (53 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Honda N III. (31 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1970 Honda N III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Escort weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Honda N III. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Escort (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda N III. (30 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda N III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1970 Honda N III | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | N III |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1608 cc | 354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2010 mm |
