1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 13 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 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 75 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1989 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, 1989 Honda Accord (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Accord |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1131 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
