1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Honda That

To start off, 2002 Honda That is newer by 26 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 22 more horse power than 2002 Honda That. (67 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda That. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 275 kg more than 2002 Honda That. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2002 Honda That 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, 2002 Honda That 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, 2002 Honda That (151 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda That will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2002 Honda That 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. 2002 Honda That will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 2002 Honda That
Make Ford Honda
Model Taunus That
Year Released 1976 2002
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 750 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 67 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 151 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 840 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3400 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1480 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1630 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2410 mm


 

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