2009 Fiat Fiorino vs. 2008 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2009 Fiat Fiorino is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Fiorino weights approximately 63 kg more than 2008 Ford Taurus.
Because 2008 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Taurus 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 (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. (190 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Fiorino. 2008 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Fiorino has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Fiorino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Fiorino | 2008 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Fiorino | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6251 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 338 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4501 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1107 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 78 L |