1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Honda Accord
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 165 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1977 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Accord |
Year Released | 1978 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 61 L |