1993 Ford Laser vs. 1979 Honda Accord
To start off, 1993 Ford Laser is newer by 14 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1993 Ford Laser. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Laser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Laser weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Honda Accord (133 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Laser. (123 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Laser | 1979 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Laser | Accord |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
