1982 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1982 Ford Escort. (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 194 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort. 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, 1995 Honda Accord (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 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 | 1995 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 1118 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |