1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 1982 Honda Quintet is newer by 6 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 10 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 135 kg more than 1982 Honda Quintet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Quintet |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| 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 | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
