2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 93 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 666 kg more than 2004 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2004 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1668 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 108 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |