2008 Renault Clio vs. 2012 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2012 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Renault Clio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Renault Clio would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Taurus weights approximately 836 kg more than 2008 Renault Clio.
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, 2012 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Clio. 2012 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Renault Clio has manual transmission. 2008 Renault Clio will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Renault Clio | 2012 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Renault | Ford |
Model | Clio | Taurus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Size | 1149 cc | 3500 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 263 HP |
Torque | 105 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 985 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2868 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |