2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Rover 75 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 Ford Taurus (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 108 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 Rover 75 (300 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Taurus | 75 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |