2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 9 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Because 2013 Aston Martin Rapide 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 2013 Aston Martin Rapide. 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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
| Model | Taurus | Rapide |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 601 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2989 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 91 L |
