2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2006 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 4 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 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (247 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2002 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 624 kg more than 2006 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2006 Honda Ridgeline (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Taurus | 2006 Honda Ridgeline | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Ridgeline |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 3472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 853 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |