2005 Ford Fiesta vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Ford Fiesta is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 213 kg more than 1978 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, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Fiesta | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 894 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |