1999 Acura Integra vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Acura Integra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Acura Integra would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1999 Acura Integra. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1999 Acura Integra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 811 kg more than 1999 Acura Integra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Acura Integra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Acura Integra. (172 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Acura Integra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Acura Integra | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | Integra | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
