1977 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1977 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Honda Accord | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |
