2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Samsung SM3 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 (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM3. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 425 kg more than 2004 Samsung SM3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | Ford | Samsung |
| Model | Taurus | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2540 mm |
