1990 Ford Corsair vs. 2001 Honda Accord
To start off, 2001 Honda Accord is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Accord (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1990 Ford Corsair. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Accord weights approximately 180 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair. 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, 2001 Honda Accord (189 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Corsair. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Corsair | 2001 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Corsair | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1974 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2670 mm |
