2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.
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 250 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 | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Taurus | Sonata |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 175 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1686 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |