1995 Ford Escort vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Escort weights approximately 169 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Escort | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Escort | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |