2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 173 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 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 | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |