1995 Honda Accord vs. 2011 Ford C-Max
To start off, 2011 Ford C-Max is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1995 Honda Accord and 2011 Ford C-Max are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Accord (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2011 Ford C-Max. (113 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford C-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford C-Max weights approximately 67 kg more than 1995 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, 2011 Ford C-Max (300 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ford C-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 2011 Ford C-Max | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | C-Max |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1828 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1626 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2648 mm |
