1968 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 1968 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 1968 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |