2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2009 Mitsubishi Galant is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus X would be higher. 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 104 more horse power than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 463 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 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant. (213 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mitsubishi Galant.
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2008 Ford Taurus X | 2009 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taurus X | Galant |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 213 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 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 | 1077 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |