2001 Fiat Duna vs. 2010 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Duna. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1096 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.

Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Duna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Duna. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Duna. 2010 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. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Duna 2010 Ford Taurus
Make Fiat Ford
Model Duna Taurus
Year Released 2001 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1581 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 86 HP 365 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 474 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 885 kg 1981 kg
Vehicle Length 4040 mm 5154 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1935 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1542 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2868 mm