1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 28 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 1,671 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (117 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 9 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, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Civic (149 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Civic |
Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1671 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 117 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1154 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 50 L |