2008 Ford Taurus X vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 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 (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Venza weights approximately 683 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza 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, 2013 Toyota Venza 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Venza. (247 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Taurus X | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus X | Venza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 67 L |
