2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 4 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2005 Ford Taurus. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Taurus.

Because 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Ford Taurus 2009 Nissan Titan
Make Ford Nissan
Model Taurus Titan
Year Released 2005 2009
Body Type Sedan Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2983 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 153 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 251 Nm 522 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.8:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 6 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 5030 mm 5710 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 3560 mm
Fuel Consumption 8.7 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 11.8 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 10.2 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 106 L


 

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