1989 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 163 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 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 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord, 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, 1989 Honda Accord (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1989 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1989 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Accord | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 166 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1198 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |