2004 Ford Taurus vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volkswagen Passat (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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, 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volkswagen Passat. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1990 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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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2004 Ford Taurus | 1990 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taurus | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |