2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Element. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Element 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 97 more horse power than 2008 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Element.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Element. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2008 Honda Element | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Element |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 60 L |