2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Subaru Forester 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 126 more horse power than 2001 Subaru Forester. (137 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Forester weights approximately 263 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 @ 4501 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru Forester. (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus | Forester |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |