2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2007 Kia Magentis
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Kia Magentis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Kia Magentis would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2007 Kia Magentis. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Magentis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Magentis weights approximately 381 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Kia Magentis. 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Magentis. (189 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Magentis. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2007 Kia Magentis has manual transmission. 2007 Kia Magentis 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 | 2007 Kia Magentis | |
Make | Ford | Kia |
Model | Taurus | Magentis |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |