1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 46 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 1024 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 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Civic |
Year Released | 1960 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |