1990 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Honda Accord
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,859 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (87 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Honda Accord (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Escort | 1985 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1859 cc | 1829 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
