1986 Citroen Aventure vs. 2008 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Citroen Aventure. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Citroen Aventure would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1986 Citroen Aventure.

Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Citroen Aventure. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Citroen Aventure. (120 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Citroen Aventure. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1986 Citroen Aventure has manual transmission. 1986 Citroen Aventure will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: