2005 Eagle Talon vs. 2002 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2005 Eagle Talon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,933 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Eagle Talon (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2002 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Eagle Talon should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Taurus weights approximately 57 kg more than 2005 Eagle Talon.
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, 2005 Eagle Talon (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Eagle Talon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Taurus. 2002 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Eagle Talon has manual transmission. 2005 Eagle Talon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Eagle Talon | 2002 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Eagle | Ford |
Model | Talon | Taurus |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |