2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Honda Civic would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic.
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, 2009 Ford Taurus (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Civic. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2006 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1339 cc |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 73 L |