2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2001 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. Both 2000 Ford Taurus and 2001 Mazda Tribute are equipped with a 2,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2001 Mazda Tribute. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 308 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 2001 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute 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, 2001 Mazda Tribute (271 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2001 Mazda Tribute | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taurus | Tribute |
Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 271 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |