2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 640 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Caravan | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3310 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4501 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 78 L |
