1996 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V.
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, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ford Taurus | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | CR-V |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 2353 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 58 L |