2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Aygo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Aygo 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) has 210 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus weights approximately 220 kg more than 2005 Toyota Aygo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Aygo. (132 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Aygo. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2005 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2005 Toyota Aygo 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 | 2005 Toyota Aygo | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Aygo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3405 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1615 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 35 L |