2004 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Titan. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Titan weights approximately 417 kg more than 2011 Ford Taurus.
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 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Taurus. (474 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Nissan Titan | 2011 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Nissan | Ford |
Model | Titan | Taurus |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5556 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 514 Nm | 474 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2398 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 72 L |