2007 Buick Rendezvous vs. 2004 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2007 Buick Rendezvous is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rendezvous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (196 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rendezvous should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2007 Buick Rendezvous (292 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rendezvous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rendezvous | 2004 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Rendezvous | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 196 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |