1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 376 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 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 1982 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today, 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Today |
Year Released | 1982 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1400 mm |