2005 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 984 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Silverado (454 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Silverado | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 338 Nm |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2094 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |