2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 257 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.
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 (251 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Accord. (190 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 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 | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1532 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |