2000 Daewoo Magnus vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daewoo Magnus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daewoo Magnus would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 626 kg more than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daewoo Magnus. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Daewoo Magnus has manual transmission. 2000 Daewoo Magnus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Magnus | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Magnus | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
