2000 Ford Equator vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Equator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Equator would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2000 Ford Equator. (128 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 324 kg more than 2000 Ford Equator. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Honda Accord (190 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Equator. (160 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Equator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Equator | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Equator | Accord |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1787 cc | 1998 cc |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1208 kg | 1532 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3260 mm | 2630 mm |
