2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Nissan Maxima
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Maxima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Maxima would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Maxima (265 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Maxima should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Maxima weights approximately 448 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Nissan Maxima. 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, 2006 Nissan Maxima (346 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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2008 Ford Taurus | 2006 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 346 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 76 L |