2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Ferrari California

To start off, 2013 Ferrari California 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari California weights approximately 232 kg more than 2004 Ford Taurus.

Because 2013 Ferrari California 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 Ferrari California. 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 Ferrari California (504 Nm) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm). This means 2013 Ferrari California will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2013 Ferrari California has manual transmission. 2013 Ferrari California will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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