2001 Honda Legend vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Legend would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2001 Honda Legend. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 151 kg more than 2001 Honda Legend. 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Legend.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Legend | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Legend | Taurus |
Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3474 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |