1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Taurus (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 71 kg more than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Because 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Taurus. (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 1998 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taurus | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2490 mm |
