2009 Daihatsu Sirion vs. 2009 Ford Taurus
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Sirion and 2009 Ford Taurus were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Taurus weights approximately 170 kg more than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Sirion | 2009 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Sirion | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |