2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1983 Nissan Pulsar

To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Pulsar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Pulsar 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 (153 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 705 kg more than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Pulsar. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1983 Nissan Pulsar has manual transmission. 1983 Nissan Pulsar 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.

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