2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus weights approximately 9 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. 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, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 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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2008 Ford Taurus | 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | R 390 GT1 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 637 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |