2001 Toyota Condor vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 304 kg more than 2001 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Condor | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1677 kg | 1981 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
