2008 Ford S-Max vs. 2008 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2008 Ford S-Max and 2008 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,546 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Highlander (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2008 Ford S-Max. (217 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford S-Max. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford S-Max weights approximately 351 kg more than 2008 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2008 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford S-Max. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford S-Max. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford S-Max. 2008 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford S-Max has manual transmission. 2008 Ford S-Max will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford S-Max | 2008 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | S-Max | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2521 cc | 3546 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |