2005 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 391 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt. (271 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cobalt | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 338 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1357 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 76 L |