2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Opel Signum
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Opel Signum were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Opel Signum (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Opel Signum should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 26 kg more than 2004 Opel Signum.
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 Opel Signum (265 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Opel Signum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Opel Signum | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taurus | Signum |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
