2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus 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 26 more horse power than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. (237 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer weights approximately 463 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
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, 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer (343 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer has manual transmission. 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 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 | 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taurus | Lancer |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4572 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 55 L |