1979 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2012 Ford Bantam is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Ford Bantam. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Bantam weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1979 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 2012 Ford Bantam | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Bantam |
Year Released | 1979 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 54 L |