1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 35 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, 2011 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Civic weights approximately 70 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, 2011 Honda Civic, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2011 Honda Civic 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. 2011 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Civic |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1186 kg |