1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Honda Accord

To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. 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, 1981 Honda Accord, 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 (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 1981 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1981 Honda Accord
Make Ford Honda
Model Taunus Accord
Year Released 1976 1981
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1602 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 80 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 127 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 930 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2390 mm


 

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