2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 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 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 33 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 207 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 Ford Taurus (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (157 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |