1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla 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 95 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Corolla.

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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Corolla. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1994 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 1994 Toyota Corolla will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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