2005 Ford Fairlane vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Fairlane would be higher. 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 38 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (187 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 351 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (224 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2005 Ford Fairlane has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fairlane | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fairlane | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 370 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 99 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1354 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2690 mm |