1988 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 308 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Taurus | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
