1986 Ford Escort vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Escort | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1751 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
