2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Nissan Pickup
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus and 2005 Nissan Pickup 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 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Pickup. (131 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 490 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Because 2005 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pickup 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, 2005 Nissan Pickup (304 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2960 mm |
