2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2003 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus X is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (173 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 598 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2008 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Sienna. (294 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Sienna.
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2008 Ford Taurus X | 2003 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus X | Sienna |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |