1996 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Taurus 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 146 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 118 kg more than 1996 Ford Taurus.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (220 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga. 1996 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Kia Venga has manual transmission. 2010 Kia Venga 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 | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taurus | Venga |
Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3392 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17:01 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1710 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |