1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Honda Civic
To start off, both 1977 Ford Taunus and 1977 Honda Civic were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Taunus (54 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Honda Civic. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1977 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 470 kg more than 1977 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1977 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Honda Civic. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1977 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Civic |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 41 L |
