1973 Ford Escort vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Honda Accord weights approximately 16 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort.
Because 1973 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 1973 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |