2000 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Eagle Talon 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 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Eagle Talon. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Eagle Talon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 399 kg more than 2000 Eagle Talon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Eagle Talon. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Eagle Talon. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2000 Eagle Talon 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 Eagle Talon | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Taurus |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2868 mm |