1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Honda Mobilio
To start off, 2001 Honda Mobilio is newer by 25 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, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 205 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Because 2001 Honda Mobilio is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Mobilio will offer significantly more control. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Mobilio. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Mobilio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 2001 Honda Mobilio | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Mobilio |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2690 mm |
