2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1984 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (76 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. (168 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Blizzard. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1984 Toyota Blizzard has manual transmission. 1984 Toyota Blizzard 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 | 1984 Toyota Blizzard | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Blizzard |
Year Released | 2009 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |