1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1983 Honda Prelude is newer by 7 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Honda Prelude (107 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 141 kg more than 1983 Honda Prelude.
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, 1983 Honda Prelude, 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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Prelude. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1983 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Prelude |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1829 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 91 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |