Car Blog Showdown: Mid-’80s family sedans

This is CarGurus’ second Car Blog Showdown. This week tgriffith and jgoods were each invited to select their favorite mid-’80s family sedan.

1986 Ford Taurus

1986 Ford Taurus

jgoods’ 5 reasons why the 1986 Ford Taurus is the best mid-’80s family sedan:

  • Lots of innovations with this car, including aerodynamic design, coordinated development teams, close cooperation of designers and engineers - all of which saved Ford from bankruptcy (as the new Taurus may not) and put the company on a new path.
  • The car has held up well. Introduced in 1985 as a 1986 model, it had good build quality.
  • Good power with the optional V6 and plenty of torque.
  • Interior design and controls were far better than its rivals’.
  • Just look at that sleek beauty! In styling it didn’t have to go far to beat out the competition.

tgriffith’s 3 reasons why it isn’t:

  • Never buy a car the first year it’s introduced.
  • Interior comfort can’t compete with the Accord’s.
  • The Taurus just wasn’t as reliable as the Accord, plain and simple.
1985 Honda Accord

1985 Honda Accord

tgriffith’s 5 reasons why the 1985 Honda Accord is the best mid-’80s family sedan:

  • It’s one of those cars that just keeps going.
  • Even with high mileage, maintenance is minimal, especially in the fuel-injected trim.
  • Comfortable, even luxurious interior when decked out in leather trim.
  • Looks a little like a tank and is as durable as one, but smooth and comfortable at the same time.
  • Go to any suburban mall, scan the parking lot, and you’ll still see ’85 Accords parked in the stalls.

jgoods’ 3 reasons why it isn’t:

  • Winner, “Homeliest Car of 1986” award.
  • Corrosion and overheating problems reported.
  • Carbureted versions often gave owners fits.

What’s your favorite mid-’80s family sedan? Why?



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