1977 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 645 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 1997 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 1997 Ford Falcon. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2800 mm |
