1989 Eagle Summit vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, 1992 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Eagle Summit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Eagle Summit 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 109 more horse power than 1989 Eagle Summit. (111 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1989 Eagle Summit.
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 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Eagle Summit. (134 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Eagle Summit.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Eagle Summit | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Summit | Taurus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1992 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2700 mm |