2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 3 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 2002 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 243 kg more than 2002 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Maserati Spyder 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 2005 Maserati Spyder. 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Maserati Spyder has manual transmission. 2005 Maserati Spyder 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.
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2002 Ford Taurus | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taurus | Spyder |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 4245 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.1:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 88 L |