2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Ford Fairlane and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Fairlane (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Fairlane is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Ford Fairlane. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Fairlane (370 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Fairlane | 2005 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fairlane | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2630 mm |
