2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester is newer by 2 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) has 94 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Forester weights approximately 397 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Ford Taurus X. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Taurus X | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 170 HP |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1474 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
