1996 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1996 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Presea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Presea 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 112 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Presea. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Presea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 502 kg more than 1995 Nissan Presea. 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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Presea. (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Presea. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1995 Nissan Presea has manual transmission. 1995 Nissan Presea 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Taurus | 1995 Nissan Presea | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Presea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
