2007 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (253 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord.
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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (315 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Accord | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Accord | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 253 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |