1996 Ford Taurus vs. 1988 Nissan Prairie

To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 614 kg more than 1988 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, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Prairie. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1988 Nissan Prairie has manual transmission. 1988 Nissan Prairie will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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