2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2012 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2012 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus weights approximately 66 kg more than 2012 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus 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, 2008 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Yaris. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Yaris.
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2008 Ford Taurus | 2012 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1041 kg |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 42 L |