2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 18 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus.
Because 2003 Toyota Condor is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2003 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2003 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Ford Taurus | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Condor |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 2438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1495 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |