1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1998 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1998 Ford Taurus and 1998 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 111 more horse power than 1998 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1998 Mazda 626.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mazda 626. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Taurus | 1998 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taurus | 626 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
