2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Honda Civic
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (110 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Taurus weights approximately 211 kg more than 2012 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, 2001 Ford Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (172 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Taurus | 2012 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1294 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |