1992 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ford Taurus 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 49 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 1992 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback. 2013 Subaru Outback has automatic transmission and 1992 Ford Taurus has manual transmission. 1992 Ford Taurus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Subaru Outback will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 Ford Taurus | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus | Outback |
Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2740 mm |