1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Honda NSX
To start off, 1997 Honda NSX is newer by 18 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Honda NSX (290 HP) has 233 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda NSX weights approximately 350 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1997 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1997 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1997 Honda NSX | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | NSX |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 290 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2540 mm |