1983 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Honda Accord
To start off, 1983 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Ford Escort. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Escort weights approximately 90 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Escort. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Escort | 1982 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
