2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Peugeot 807
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus and 2005 Peugeot 807 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 Peugeot 807 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Peugeot 807 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 807 weights approximately 350 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, 2005 Ford Taurus (266 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 807. (217 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 807.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Peugeot 807 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taurus | 807 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
