2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Nissan Terrano
To start off, 2005 Nissan Terrano is newer by 2 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 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Terrano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 155 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Terrano weights approximately 353 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Nissan Terrano is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Terrano 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, 2005 Nissan Terrano (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Terrano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 2005 Nissan Terrano | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Terrano |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |
