2005 Hyundai Tiburon vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Hyundai Tiburon would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 536 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon. (245 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Tiburon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Tiburon | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Hyundai | Ford |
| Model | Tiburon | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2656 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1371 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
