2011 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Ford S-Max
To start off, 2012 Ford S-Max is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 Ford S-Max. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford S-Max weights approximately 274 kg more than 2011 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, 2012 Ford S-Max (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2012 Ford S-Max will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2012 Ford S-Max | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | S-Max |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1469 kg | 1743 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4851 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1433 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
