2005 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Escort weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Escort | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 2352 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
