1984 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Honda Ballade
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Ballade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Ballade would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Honda Ballade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Escort (68 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1980 Honda Ballade. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Ballade.
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 Honda Ballade (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Ballade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1980 Honda Ballade | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Ballade |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
