1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 50 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, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 283 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, 2010 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 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 | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
