1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Honda Z
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Honda Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Honda Z would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1972 Honda Z. (24 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1972 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 546 kg more than 1972 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1972 Honda Z, 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Honda Z. (30 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1972 Honda Z | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Z |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 62.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 57.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2010 mm |
