2008 Hyundai Terracan vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Terracan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Terracan would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Terracan weights approximately 174 kg more than 2010 Ford Taurus.
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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Terracan | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Terracan | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2901 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 365 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 474 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2155 kg | 1981 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 72 L |