2005 Kia Retona vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Kia Retona would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2005 Kia Retona. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Kia Retona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Retona. (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Retona. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Kia Retona has manual transmission. 2005 Kia Retona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Retona | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Kia | Ford |
| Model | Retona | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2868 mm |
