2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Daewoo Tocsa
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus and 2008 Daewoo Tocsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 115 more horse power than 2008 Daewoo Tocsa. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Daewoo Tocsa.
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) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Tocsa. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Tocsa. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Daewoo Tocsa has manual transmission. 2008 Daewoo Tocsa 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2008 Daewoo Tocsa | |
| Make | Ford | Daewoo |
| Model | Taurus | Tocsa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4805 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
