1970 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1955 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1131 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 60 L |