2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Taurus weights approximately 85 kg more than 2013 Subaru Forester.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Forester. 2004 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2013 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2013 Subaru Forester 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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2004 Ford Taurus | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus | Forester |
Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2967 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | electric |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2006 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2615 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |