2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 4 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 18 more horse power than 2013 Honda Odyssey. (245 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 940 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 2013 Honda Odyssey. 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
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2009 Ford Taurus X | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taurus X | Odyssey |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3471 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5152 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2011 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1737 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |