1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Honda Accord
To start off, 1994 Honda Accord is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,156 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Honda Accord (149 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda Accord weights approximately 385 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 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 1977 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Honda Accord (198 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1994 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1994 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Accord |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1292 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
