2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 203 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
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, 2008 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Ford Taurus X has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus X | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus X | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |