2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 209 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 2001 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2001 Toyota Bandeirante has manual transmission. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante 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 | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
