2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 7 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 2007 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3950 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda CR-V. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2007 Honda CR-V | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | CR-V |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1562 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 58 L |