1996 Ford Taurus vs. 1996 Ford Escort

To start off, both 1996 Ford Taurus and 1996 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP) has 161 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 512 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. 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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1996 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1996 Ford Escort 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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