2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 11 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 35 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 88 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2011 Honda Element | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Element |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 166 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1819 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
