2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Saab 9-7X
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus and 2008 Saab 9-7X were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,160 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Saab 9-7X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Saab 9-7X (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Saab 9-7X should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 9-7X weights approximately 1034 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Saab 9-7X (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2008 Saab 9-7X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2008 Saab 9-7X | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Taurus | 9-7X |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4160 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 285 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2880 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 83 L |