2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP) has 196 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 534 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II 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, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1970 Land Rover Serie II has manual transmission. 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
Make | Ford | Land Rover |
Model | Taurus | Serie II |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2780 mm |