2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2003 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2003 Toyota Camry is newer by 3 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 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Camry (160 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2000 Ford Taurus. (156 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 161 kg more than 2003 Toyota Camry.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Camry. (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2003 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Camry |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1521 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |