2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus and 2005 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Opel Astra. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Astra.
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 Ford Taurus (266 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Astra. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Opel Astra | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taurus | Astra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 266 Nm | 203 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |