2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus X would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 173 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
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2008 Ford Taurus X | 2013 Honda Insight | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus X | Insight |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4377 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |