1996 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 285 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1996 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1996 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |