1980 Ford Fairlane vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Ford Fairlane is newer by 3 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Fairlane (124 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 514 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 1980 Ford Fairlane 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 1980 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1980 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord. 1980 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 1977 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1977 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Fairlane | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Accord |
Year Released | 1980 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 296 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |