1986 Ford Taurus vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 1989 Honda Concerto is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1986 Ford Taurus. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Taurus weights approximately 310 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1986 Ford Taurus (187 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Ford Taurus | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Concerto |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2560 mm |
