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 97 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 746 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord will offer significantly more control. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Accord. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Accord. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Accord has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Accord will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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 | 2352 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 337 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1821 kg |
| 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 | 6.9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 72 L |
