1979 Honda Accord vs. 2013 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, 2013 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 34 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 644 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Ford Transit Connect (174 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Accord | 2013 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1534 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4587 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2113 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2014 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |
