2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Honda Civic

To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Civic weights approximately 288 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 (266 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (175 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Taurus 2006 Honda Civic
Make Ford Honda
Model Taurus Civic
Year Released 2005 2006
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2966 cc 1803 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 266 Nm 175 Nm
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1298 kg 1586 kg
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 8.7 L/100km 5.9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 50 L


 

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