1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1976 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 14 more horse power than 1976 Honda Civic. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 360 kg more than 1976 Honda Civic. 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, 1976 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1976 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2210 mm |
