1989 Ford Corsair vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Ford Corsair is newer by 10 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Corsair (129 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Corsair weights approximately 225 kg more than 1979 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Ford Corsair (189 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Accord. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ford Corsair | 1979 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Corsair | Accord |
Year Released | 1989 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2389 cc | 1750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 189 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2390 mm |