1988 Austin Maestro vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1992 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Austin Maestro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Austin Maestro would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1988 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Austin Maestro | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Maestro | Taurus |
Year Released | 1988 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2700 mm |