2004 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2004 Daewoo Nubira 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Nubira.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Nubira | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Nubira | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
