1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1993 Honda Prelude is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Honda Prelude weights approximately 239 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus 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 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Honda Prelude, 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, 1993 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1993 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
