2008 Ford Taurus vs. 2013 Cadillac SRX
To start off, 2013 Cadillac SRX is newer by 5 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Cadillac SRX (304 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 1413 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.
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, 2013 Cadillac SRX (359 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2013 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus | 2013 Cadillac SRX | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Taurus | SRX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 304 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4834 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
