1996 Ford Taurus vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1996 Ford Taurus and 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 Mitsubishi Lancer (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1996 Ford Taurus. (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Taurus weights approximately 242 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Taurus. (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Taurus | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Taurus | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
