1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo

To start off, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo (127 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 215 kg more than 2001 Honda Fuya Jo.

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, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo, 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, 2001 Honda Fuya Jo (149 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Fuya Jo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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