1998 Daewoo Prince vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daewoo Prince. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daewoo Prince would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1998 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1998 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 721 kg more than 1998 Daewoo Prince. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Daewoo Prince. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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. 2011 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1998 Daewoo Prince has manual transmission. 1998 Daewoo Prince will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1998 Daewoo Prince | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Daewoo | Ford |
Model | Prince | Taurus |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5154 mm |