1997 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1997 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Quintet (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Quintet should accelerate faster than 1997 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Escort weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Honda Quintet (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Quintet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ford Escort | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1391 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
