1996 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Ford S-Max
To start off, 2012 Ford S-Max is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. Both 1996 Honda Accord and 2012 Ford S-Max are equipped with a 1,997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford S-Max weights approximately 378 kg more than 1996 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, 2012 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2012 Ford S-Max | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | S-Max |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | 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 | 134 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1743 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |