2006 Maserati GranSport vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Maserati GranSport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Maserati GranSport would be higher. At 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Ford Taurus. (365 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 646 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Because 2012 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Maserati GranSport. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Maserati GranSport. (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Maserati GranSport | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Maserati | Ford |
Model | GranSport | Taurus |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4245 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 453 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 72 L |