1977 Ford Falcon vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Falcon (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Falcon weights approximately 160 kg more than 1994 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Falcon 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 Falcon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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 Falcon (263 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Accord. (173 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Falcon | 1994 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Falcon | Accord |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 263 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |