2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Aygo is newer by 7 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) has 101 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 587 kg more than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 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 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Aygo. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Taurus | 2007 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Aygo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 244 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 35 L |