2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Taurus (201 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (168 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 326 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (278 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Taurus | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 278 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1831 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 84 L |