1981 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1051 kg more than 1981 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1981 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1981 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 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 | 127 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 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 | 50 L | 72 L |
