2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 Hummer H3
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 Hummer H3 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2008 Hummer H3 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, 2008 Hummer H3 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 Hummer H3 (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (332 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hummer H3 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 | 2008 Hummer H3 | |
Make | Ford | Hummer |
Model | Taurus X | H3 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 332 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2180 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 87 L |