2007 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Accord | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2580 mm |
