2001 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 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 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1212 kg more than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Taurus | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Taurus | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2961 cc | 3628 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 640 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 2717 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |