2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2010 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Because 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan 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, 2010 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Taurus | 2010 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Titan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 106 L |