1981 Ford Probe vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Ford Probe is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Probe weights approximately 434 kg more than 1978 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, 1981 Ford Probe (148 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm). This means 1981 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Probe | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Probe | Accord |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 126 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 936 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |