1976 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Escort | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 60 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 65 L |
