2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Honda Avancier
To start off, 2004 Honda Avancier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Honda Avancier. (149 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Avancier weights approximately 143 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Because 2004 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Avancier 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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Avancier. (206 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 2004 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2254 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
