2003 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 10 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (397 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 912 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 2013 GMC Yukon is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus.
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2003 Ford Taurus | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Taurus | Yukon |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1927 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 98 L |