2002 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 5 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 55 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (98 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 392 kg more than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Suzuki Ignis is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Ignis will offer significantly more control. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Ignis. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Suzuki Ignis has manual transmission. 2007 Suzuki Ignis 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 | 2007 Suzuki Ignis | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Taurus | Ignis |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2933 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 41 L |