2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tundra would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Tundra. (236 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 248 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, 2006 Toyota Tundra (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2006 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
