Ford Taurus II
Car comparison
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.
New comparisonHonda Legend II (KA7)
3.2i 24V
Comparison overview
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Ford Taurus II SHO 3.2 V6 24V5
- Fastest top speed224 km/h139 mph
- Most powerful223 hp166 kW
- Lightest1,480 kg3,263 lb
- Best power-to-weight151 hp/t112 kW/t6.6 kg/hp
- Largest trunk507 L
- Best overall score57/100
- Best performance score48/100
- Best practicality score75/100
Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h8.1 s
- Highest torque293 Nm216 lb-ft
- Best economy score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5 | HondaLegend 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 24V5: Power / Torque
- Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5 | 6,000 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V | 5,500 rpm | 4,400 rpm | 5,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5 | HondaLegend 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5 | 8.4 s |
| HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V | 8.1 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5 |
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| HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | FordTaurus IISHO 3.2 V6 24V5 | HondaLegend II (KA7)3.2i 24V | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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.
Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.
LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Honda Legend II (KA7) 3.2i 24V |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 10.8 L/100 km21.8 mpg US26.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 18.90 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 30.42 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,620 L428 US gal356 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,835 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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