2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (155 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 223 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 2004 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1958 Land Rover 109 has manual transmission. 1958 Land Rover 109 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 Ford Taurus | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | 109 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2780 mm |
