2002 Buick Regal vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Buick Regal. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2002 Buick Regal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Regal weights approximately 594 kg more than 2009 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, 2002 Buick Regal (311 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Buick Regal | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Regal | Taurus |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 55 L |