1998 Ford Triton vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Triton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Triton would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1998 Ford Triton. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Triton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 374 kg more than 1998 Ford Triton. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Triton. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Triton. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1998 Ford Triton has manual transmission. 1998 Ford Triton will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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