2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Taurus (200 HP) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. (185 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette weights approximately 288 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette (285 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (281 Nm). This means 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Taurus | Silhouette |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 185 HP |
Torque | 281 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1503 kg | 1791 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |