2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Honda Civic is newer by 9 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, 2011 Honda Civic (198 HP) has 45 more horse power than 2002 Ford Taurus. (153 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 210 kg more than 2011 Honda Civic.
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) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Civic. (193 Nm). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Civic. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Civic 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 | 2011 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 198 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 193 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1267 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1785 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1445 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |