2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2011 Nissan Frontier has manual transmission. 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
