2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 478 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 407. (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 407.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2008 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taurus X | 407 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 66 L |
