1989 Nissan Prairie vs. 2011 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 846 kg more than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 2011 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1989 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1989 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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