1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 1988 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Civic (89 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 170 kg more than 1988 Honda Civic.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Honda Civic (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
