2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2002 Nissan Terrano II
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Nissan Terrano II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Nissan Terrano II would be higher. At 2,988 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Terrano II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 153 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Terrano II weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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, 2002 Nissan Terrano II (314 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Terrano II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2002 Nissan Terrano II has manual transmission. 2002 Nissan Terrano II 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 | 2002 Nissan Terrano II | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Terrano II |
Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |