1985 Ford Courier vs. 1995 Honda Accord

To start off, 1995 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Courier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Courier would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine.

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 (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Courier. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Courier.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Ford Courier 1995 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Courier Accord
Year Released 1985 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1753 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 134 HP
Torque 103 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual