1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 41 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Taunus 2005 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Taunus Accord
Year Released 1964 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 347 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 1645 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 65 L


 

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