2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2010 Jeep Liberty is newer by 6 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Liberty (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 364 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Jeep Liberty is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Jeep Liberty. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Jeep Liberty (318 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Taurus | 2010 Jeep Liberty | |
Make | Ford | Jeep |
Model | Taurus | Liberty |
Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 244 Nm | 318 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1477 kg | 1841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4493 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1839 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1806 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2695 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |