1998 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Volkswagen Citi

To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Citi is newer by 7 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Citi.

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 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. (108 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Citi. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Citi has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Citi 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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