1973 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Honda Accord
To start off, 1991 Honda Accord is newer by 18 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1991 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Accord (176 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda Accord weights approximately 86 kg more than 1973 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 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, 1991 Honda Accord (231 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1991 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort. 1991 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1973 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1973 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Escort | 1991 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |