2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus and 2008 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus weights approximately 90 kg more than 2008 Opel Corsa.
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 223 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Corsa. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2008 Opel Corsa 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 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taurus | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 1398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 44 L |