1986 Ford Escort vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1986 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,751 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1986 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1751 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |