2009 Fiat Linea vs. 2009 Ford Taurus X
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Linea and 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Linea. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Linea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Linea weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
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 X (339 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Linea. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Linea. 2009 Ford Taurus X has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Linea has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Linea will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Linea | 2009 Ford Taurus X | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Linea | Taurus X |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 263 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
