1990 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 955 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic. 2011 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1990 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1990 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Civic | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Taurus |
Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |