2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tundra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tundra (271 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tundra.
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, 2008 Toyota Tundra (425 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
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2004 Ford Taurus | 2008 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Tundra |
Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |