2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Taurus weights approximately 172 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
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. 2005 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has manual transmission. 2008 Hyundai Tiburon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Taurus | 2008 Hyundai Tiburon | |
Make | Ford | Hyundai |
Model | Taurus | Tiburon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |