2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Toyota Celsior

To start off, 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 4,293 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celsior is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Celsior (277 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celsior should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Celsior weights approximately 245 kg more than 2003 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Toyota Celsior 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 Toyota Celsior. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Toyota Celsior (417 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Celsior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.

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