1990 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo is newer by 19 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) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 476 kg more than 1990 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Sumo. (119 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Sumo.
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1990 Ford Taurus | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Ford | Tata |
Model | Taurus | Sumo |
Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 176 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |