2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Nissan X-Trail
To start off, 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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 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 18 more horse power than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (137 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan X-Trail.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan X-Trail. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan X-Trail has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan X-Trail 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ford Taurus | 2010 Nissan X-Trail | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | X-Trail |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
