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Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5vsHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ford Taurus II

SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

223 hp3191 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1995
VS

Honda Legend II (KA7)

3.2i 24V

205 hp3206 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1991-1996

Comparison overview

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Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    223 hp
    166 kW
  • Lightest
    1,480 kg
    3,263 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    151 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    507 L
  • Best overall score
    57/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best practicality score
    75/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
223hp166kW
205hp153kW
Torque
292Nm215lb-ft
293Nm216lb-ft
Curb weight
1,480kg3,263lb
1,550kg3,417lb
Gross weight-
2,150kg4,740lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
To 99% top speed
70.8s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
70.6s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.4s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
33.4s
Calculated
33.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.0s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.8L/100 km21.8mpg US26.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.1s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
151hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
132hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
189Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
630km391mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,191cc195cu in
3,206cc196cu in
Length
4,877mm192in
4,950mm195in
Width
1,808mm71in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,374mm54in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,692mm106in
2,910mm115in
Front track
1,562mm61in
1,550mm61in
Rear track
1,537mm61in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
507L
427L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
68L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24VPowerTorque
  • Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: Power / Torque
  • Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V56,000 rpm4,800 rpm6,250 rpm
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V5,500 rpm4,400 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.0 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.4 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.4 s
33.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.3 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.7 s
13.4 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.1 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
150 km/h
93 mph
150 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has 18 hp more than Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
293 Nm
216 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
1,550 kg
3,417 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
224 km/h
139 mph
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
223 km/h
139 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V58.4 s
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V8.1 s

Although Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5 has more power, Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V and Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
223 hp
166 kW
8.4 s
224 km/h
139 mph
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
205 hp
153 kW
8.1 s
223 km/h
139 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5
Power
223 hp
166 kW
0-100 km/h8.4 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
205 hp
153 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V
Power
223 hp
166 kW
205 hp
153 kW
Torque
292 Nm
215 lb-ft
293 Nm
216 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.4 s
8.1 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
223 km/h
139 mph
Lightness
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
1,550 kg
3,417 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.8 L/100 km
21.8 mpg US
26.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
507 L
17.9 cu ft
Length
4,877 mm
192.0 in
Height
1,374 mm
54.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Length
4,950 mm
194.9 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
-
630 km
391 mi
Trunk score
507 L
17.9 cu ft
427 L
15.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
151 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
132 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V
Consumption10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.90 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.42 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,835 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Is 70 kg lighter
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 18 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V

  • Has 1 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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