2004 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Colorado and 2004 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 44 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Colorado.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Colorado (252 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Colorado | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1456 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 68 L |
