2000 Ford Taurus vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2000 Ford Taurus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1988 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1988 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 1988 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 1988 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |