2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 446 kg more than 2005 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 (244 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 152 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |