2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus X is newer by 1 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 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus X | Civic |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
