2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2003 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Thesis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Thesis would be higher. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 710 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 @ 4501 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Thesis. (309 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2003 Lancia Thesis | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taurus | Thesis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 309 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 75 L |