2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2001 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Duna and 2001 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Taurus weights approximately 575 kg more than 2001 Fiat Duna. 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, 2001 Ford Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2001 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Duna has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Duna will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Duna | 2001 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Duna | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 89.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2760 mm |
