1995 Ford Probe vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1995 Ford Probe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,507 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Probe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Probe weights approximately 415 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Ford Probe (218 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm). This means 1995 Ford Probe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Probe | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Probe | Accord |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.2 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |