2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2010 Honda Jazz is newer by 8 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 54 more horse power than 2010 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Jazz weights approximately 566 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Jazz. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Honda Jazz has manual transmission. 2010 Honda Jazz will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Taurus | 2010 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 2043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
