1992 Ford Taurus vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 1992 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 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 110 more horse power than 1989 Honda Accord. (110 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1989 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Accord. (159 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ford Taurus | 1989 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Accord |
Year Released | 1992 | 1989 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |