2005 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Taurus (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Taurus. (251 Nm). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Taurus | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Taurus | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
