2008 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2008 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Colorado and 2008 Ford Taurus X were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (243 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 184 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Colorado is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2008 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Colorado | 2008 Ford Taurus X | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Colorado | Taurus X |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
