1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 44 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, 2008 Honda Civic (139 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 230 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, 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
