2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2004 Ford Taurus and 2004 Skoda Octavia 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 @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 256 kg more than 2004 Skoda Octavia. 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 (245 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Skoda Octavia. (148 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Taurus | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
