2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Honda Accord
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 336 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 2004 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Accord |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2204 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | AWD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1981 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
