2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2008 Subaru Justy
To start off, both 2008 Ford Taurus X and 2008 Subaru Justy 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus X (264 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Justy. (99 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Justy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Taurus X weights approximately 67 kg more than 2008 Subaru Justy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 Subaru Justy 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 Subaru Justy 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 Ford Taurus X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Justy. (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Justy. 2008 Ford Taurus X has automatic transmission and 2008 Subaru Justy has manual transmission. 2008 Subaru Justy will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Taurus X | 2008 Subaru Justy | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus X | Justy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |