2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2004 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Hyundai Tiburon 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 @ 4900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon weights approximately 513 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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 (244 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. (180 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Hyundai Tiburon. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2003 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2003 Hyundai Tiburon 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 | 2003 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Taurus | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 180 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 93.5 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |