2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Kia Amanti
To start off, 2005 Kia Amanti is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 201 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Amanti weights approximately 319 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, 2005 Kia Amanti (298 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Taurus | 2005 Kia Amanti | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taurus | Amanti |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 298 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1824 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |