2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Mitsubishi SSS
To start off, both 2000 Ford Taurus and 2000 Mitsubishi SSS were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mitsubishi SSS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 39 more horse power than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. (162 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Mitsubishi SSS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mitsubishi SSS weights approximately 399 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mitsubishi SSS (270 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Mitsubishi SSS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2000 Mitsubishi SSS | |
| Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Taurus | SSS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 162 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |
