1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Honda Accord
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 120 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Honda Accord, 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1980 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Accord |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |