2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Malibu would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu. (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Malibu.
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2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Malibu | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2177 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2868 mm |