2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Ford Taurus and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (320 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 175 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.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taurus | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 3594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
