1984 Ford Escort vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 5 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (90 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Honda Accord (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Ford Escort | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |
