1982 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 3 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Escort | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2290 mm |
