2006 Dacia Logan vs. 2005 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2006 Dacia Logan is newer by 1 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 79 more horse power than 2006 Dacia Logan. (74 HP @ 5 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Taurus weights approximately 219 kg more than 2006 Dacia Logan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Ford Taurus (251 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dacia Logan. (112 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dacia Logan | 2005 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Dacia | Ford |
Model | Logan | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |