Cars > Challenges > “Odin” Vs “Farley”
1999 Ford Escort SE
“Odin”
1980 Honda Accord LX
“Farley”
Head to Head
About “Odin”
This is my 1999 Ford Escort SE that I recently bought as my daily driver / winter beater so that I can begin work on the T-Bird project.
I don't have a lot planned for this little car but it is also a side project I am working on and to practice with. I am mainly going for a rally and tuner look due in fact to it being an l4 (I also like the Escort Cosworth a lot). I plan on spending a couple weeks at most modifying it.
More to come...
About “Farley”
(Disclaimer: The photo IS NOT THE ACTUAL CAR! I'm using one I found online to show what the car looked like.)
After I had my Pacer for a couple of years, I just got tired of poor performance and poor mileage in a car that looked like a bright red fishbowl and pretty much handled like one, too. The Chevy agency had just taken this Accord in trade, and since I had worked at a Honda dealer back when the car was new I was familiar with them and knew Iliked them. I managed to buy it on payroll deduction for a grand total of $1,000. Just try to buy a 5 year old, 60,000 mile, stick shift Honda with new inspection and nearly new tires for $1,000 today... Right, ain't gonna happen! Best of all, I sold the Pacer to a co-worker for $750, and it needed a clutch!
Specs for “Odin”
- Mazda B Platform
- 2.0L SPI2000 OHC l4
- F-4EAT 4-Speed A/T + O/D
- 110 hp @ 5,000rpm, 125 lb·ft @ 3,750rpm
- 4-Door Sedan
- 174.7" - Length
- 67.0" - Width
- 53.9" - Height
- 98.4" - Wheelbase
- 2,468lb Curb Weight
Mileage: 172,000 km's
Specs for “Farley”
Just the basics for a 1980 Accord - a peppy 1751cc (as I recall) 4 cylinder with a 5-speed transaxle. I never formally timed it, but it was A LOT quicker than the Pacer it replaced, and 30mpg on an average tank of gas was just a bonus!
Factory Options for “Odin”
- AM/FM Radio
- Anti-Theft
- Cassette Deck
- Cup Holders
- Dome Light
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Steering
- Rear Window Defroster
Factory Options for “Farley”
None that I know of. As far as I know, the AM/FM radio, remote trunk release, remote gas door release, and remote back door locks (all lever operated!) were all standard.
Mods for “Odin”
Engine
- Motorcraft Platinum Spark Plugs
- Weapon-R Dragon Air Intake
Exterior
- "Blackout" Tail Lights
- Decals
Interior
- Blue LED
- Cassette Adapter
- Type-S Compass
Suspension
- CorkSport Front Strut Bar
Weight Reduction
- 0.0 lbs
Mods for “Farley”
I polished it out, added a new set of trim rings to replace the originals that had a few curb scrapes, tinted the windows and laid down a set of pinstripes. That's it.
Photo Albums 1 – 2 of 5
- 1999 Ford Escort SE - Winterization Phase 1
- Photos: 10
- 1999 Ford Escort SE - 1st Cleaning
- Photos: 15
Vote This challenge has ended!
| Points for Odin | Total Votes | Points for Farley |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 12 | 32 |
Cars > Challenges > “Odin” Vs “Farley”
