1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 41 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 97 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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, 2011 Honda Jazz (114 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Jazz |
Year Released | 1970 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 71.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |