2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2004 Toyota Previa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Previa. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Previa weights approximately 190 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Toyota Previa (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2004 Toyota Previa has manual transmission. 2004 Toyota Previa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 2004 Toyota Previa | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Previa |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |