1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, 2004 Honda Insight is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Insight (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 97 kg more than 2004 Honda Insight.
Because 1970 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 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Insight, 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Insight |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
