2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Peugeot 307
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus and 2008 Peugeot 307 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 155 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 307. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 141 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 307.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2008 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taurus | 307 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1251 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
