1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Plymouth Colt

To start off, 1993 Plymouth Colt is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Colt. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 275 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1988 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Colt.

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