1992 Ford Taurus vs. 1978 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord.
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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord. 1978 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Taurus has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Taurus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Taurus | 1978 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Accord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |