2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Taurus weights approximately 396 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2000 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 2000 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Fiesta | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 68 L |