2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 4 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 3,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 6 more horse power than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (195 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Taurus | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 195 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 312 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
