2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Buick Rendezvous. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Buick Rendezvous would be higher. At 3,556 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Buick Rendezvous weights approximately 125 kg more than 2012 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (315 Nm). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Buick Rendezvous | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 337 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1946 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |