2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1985 Nissan Santana

To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana 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 (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1985 Nissan Santana. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1985 Nissan Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Nissan Santana weights approximately 108 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.

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 (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Nissan Santana. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1985 Nissan Santana has manual transmission. 1985 Nissan Santana 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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