2001 Toyota Sequoia vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Sequoia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Sequoia would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 367 kg more than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Sequoia. (430 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Sequoia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota Sequoia | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Toyota | Ford |
Model | Sequoia | Taurus |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4671 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 430 Nm | 474 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |