1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Honda Civic

To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 52 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Civic (113 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Civic weights approximately 324 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, 2012 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, 2012 Honda Civic (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.

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