2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Taurus weights approximately 452 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Ford Taurus (266 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2630 mm |
