1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1984 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1984 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Taurus | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |