2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,736 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (605 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 205 kg more than 2004 Porsche Carrera GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche Carrera GT (591 Nm) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Porsche Carrera GT | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taurus | Carrera GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 605 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 591 Nm |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |