1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Rover 800
To start off, 1995 Rover 800 is newer by 7 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 53 more horse power than 1995 Rover 800. (167 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Rover 800 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 Ford Taurus.
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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 800. (225 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ford Taurus | 1995 Rover 800 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Taurus | 800 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2985 cc | 2675 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |
