2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 Nissan Maxima
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 Nissan Maxima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Maxima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Maxima. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Maxima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus X weights approximately 30 kg more than 2008 Nissan Maxima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Nissan Maxima. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X 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 Nissan Maxima (342 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Maxima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
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2008 Ford Taurus X | 2008 Nissan Maxima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus X | Maxima |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 76 L |