1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2000 Honda Insight
To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 24 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 276 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. 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, 2000 Honda Insight, 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) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Insight. (123 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Insight. 2000 Honda Insight 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. 2000 Honda Insight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2000 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Insight |
Year Released | 1976 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 123 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |