1977 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Honda Accord

To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Honda Accord weights approximately 25 kg more than 1977 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1977 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 1977 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Escort.

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