2002 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2002 Honda Civic. (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 643 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2002 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
