1978 Ford Mustang vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 2,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1978 Ford Mustang. (87 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Because 1978 Ford Mustang 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 1978 Ford Mustang. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 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 Ford Mustang (161 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Mustang | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Mustang | Accord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |