1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Plymouth Neon would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ford Taurus | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Taurus | Neon |
Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |