1998 Ford Taurus vs. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante

To start off, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante.

Because 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante 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. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante 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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