2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Ford ST 460

To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford ST 460. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford ST 460 would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford ST 460 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford ST 460 (460 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford ST 460 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus.

Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford ST 460. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford ST 460. (178 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford ST 460. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Ford ST 460 has manual transmission. 2000 Ford ST 460 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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