2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Ford Taurus X is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. (241 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 958 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2007 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus X | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 2035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 97 L |
