2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2007 Honda Accord is newer by 2 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (244 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Honda Accord (286 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (266 Nm). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Taurus | 2007 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Accord |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 286 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |