2004 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Venza (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 249 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 2013 Toyota Venza 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 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza (334 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (245 Nm). This means 2013 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Taurus | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Venza |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 67 L |
