2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2007 Saturn Outlook is newer by 2 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Saturn Outlook is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Saturn Outlook (275 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (201 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster 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, 2007 Saturn Outlook (340 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Saturn Outlook will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
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2005 Ford Taurus | 2007 Saturn Outlook | |
Make | Ford | Saturn |
Model | Taurus | Outlook |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 275 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |