1992 Ford Taurus vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1992 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic 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) has 119 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (101 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (130 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Taurus | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 1992 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 271 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2390 mm |