the ESC (VSC) comes in the next gen of accord, but lots of circa-2000 vehicles have VSC (every make has an acronym) The technoilogy reaches back well into the 1

the ESC (VSC) comes in the next gen of accord, but lots of circa-2000 vehicles have VSC (every make has an acronym) The technoilogy reaches back well into the 1990's. You'll find plenty of safe, well constructed vehicles. VSC/ESC/TCS/VDC & etc. is like ABS as it uses the same wheel speed sensor, but instead of pulsing the calipers to prevent lock-up, it reduces the vehicle's engine output to prevent wheel slippage. Its pretty good (especially in snow) but nowhere near as critical as good quality tires or ABS unless you drive like a maniac. Most of those older cars are still gonna be good in a crash, if you need some extra peace of mind consider a Volvo or an S-class MB for the crash stuff. ESC/VSC is scattered around vehicles well into the 1990's.