2004 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bugatti Veyron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bugatti Veyron would be higher. At 6,255 cc (16 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2011 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Taurus.
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, 2004 Bugatti Veyron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bugatti Veyron | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Bugatti | Ford |
Model | Veyron | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 6255 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 547 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2868 mm |