1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 685 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Ford Fairlane 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 Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 Fairlane (427 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ford Fairlane | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Accord |
Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5766 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |