2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (141 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 457 kg more than 2009 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Ford Taurus (245 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 87.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1129 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |