1985 Ford Escort vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort.
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, 1996 Honda Accord (200 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort. 1996 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1985 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1985 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Escort | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2156 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |