2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Hyundai Coupe
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus and 2005 Hyundai Coupe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Coupe (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Coupe should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Coupe weights approximately 133 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Hyundai Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Taurus | Coupe |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |