2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 3 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 4,367 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (311 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover (700 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Taurus | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Taurus | Range Rover |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 700 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 104 L |