2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2001 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Mark II 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 45 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Because 2000 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Mark II 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, 2001 Ford Taurus (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Taurus | 2000 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
