1978 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 959 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 4379 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 142 L |
