1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Honda Civic
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 39 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 126 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic.
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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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, 1999 Honda Civic (152 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1999 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 152 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |