2001 Ford Taurus vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, 2001 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Pontiac Sunfire would be higher. 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 53 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 176 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
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) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (176 Nm). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 2001 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1995 Pontiac Sunfire has manual transmission. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 Ford Taurus | 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Taurus | Sunfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1681 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
