1986 Ford Taurus vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Starion

To start off, both 1986 Ford Taurus and 1986 Mitsubishi Starion were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Ford Taurus. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Taurus weights approximately 275 kg more than 1986 Mitsubishi Starion.

Because 1986 Mitsubishi Starion is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1986 Mitsubishi Starion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Ford Taurus (187 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mitsubishi Starion. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mitsubishi Starion.

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