2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 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. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (154 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (113 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 397 kg more than 2002 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2000 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |