2007 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Subaru Forester 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 197 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 512 kg more than 2007 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2007 Subaru Forester will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Subaru Forester | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Subaru | Ford |
Model | Forester | Taurus |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2457 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 72 L |