2003 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 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 176 more horse power than 2003 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 817 kg more than 2003 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 2003 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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2003 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2003 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:
| 2003 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Honda | Ford |
| Model | Civic | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
