1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1998 Honda Accord
To start off, both 1998 Ford Taurus and 1998 Honda Accord were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 69 more horse power than 1998 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Accord. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 1998 Honda Accord 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 | 1998 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Accord |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |