2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2000 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (155 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt weights approximately 244 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
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, 2000 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2000 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Cobalt | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 2961 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1506 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 68 L |