2004 Ford Five Hundred vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 2004 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 840 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Five Hundred | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Five Hundred | Accord |
Year Released | 2004 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |