1990 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 222 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ford Taurus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2630 mm |