1995 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Honda S800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Honda S800 would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 391 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
Because 1968 Honda S800 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 1968 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Escort, 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, 1995 Ford Escort (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 1968 Honda S800 | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | S800 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2010 mm |
