2000 Acura RL vs. 1996 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2000 Acura RL is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,472 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Taurus (235 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 Acura RL. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura RL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Acura RL weights approximately 83 kg more than 1996 Ford Taurus.
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, 1996 Ford Taurus (312 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura RL. (304 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura RL.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura RL | 1996 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Acura | Ford |
| Model | RL | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3472 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1592 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 61 L |
