2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 62 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (198 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 1077 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Honda Accord | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
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 | 260 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 234 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |