1971 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |