2005 Mitsubishi Proudia vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (238 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 31 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia. (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Proudia | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Ford |
| Model | Proudia | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2868 mm |
