2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Seat Arosa

To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Arosa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Arosa would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2000 Seat Arosa. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Arosa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Arosa weights approximately 179 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.

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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Arosa. (117 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Arosa. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Seat Arosa has manual transmission. 2000 Seat Arosa 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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