2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus X would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2010 Honda Civic. (113 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2010 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 213 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus X | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus X | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Natural Gas (CNG) |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4503 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1753 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 30 L |
