1977 Ford 2000 vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1977 Ford 2000 and 1977 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford 2000 (100 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford 2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford 2000 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 1977 Ford 2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Ford 2000 (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1977 Ford 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford 2000 | 1977 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | 2000 | Accord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
