2004 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. (275 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 185 kg more than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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 Ford Taurus (475 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Cadillac DeVille. (420 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Cadillac DeVille | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | DeVille | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 475 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1788 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |