1992 Dodge Caravan vs. 1992 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Caravan and 1992 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 120 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Caravan.
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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Caravan. (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Caravan | 1992 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caravan | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2700 mm |
