1958 Chrysler Imperial vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1958 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 387 kg more than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Chrysler Imperial | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Imperial | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1973 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2868 mm |
