1977 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 Honda S2000
To start off, 2009 Honda S2000 is newer by 32 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 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda S2000 (237 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Honda S2000 (173 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 2009 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 2009 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | S2000 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 237 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 173 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |