2007 Honda Civic vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (188 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2007 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Honda Civic | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Honda | Ford |
Model | Civic | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |