2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 @ 6251 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1993 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 74 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 (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2440 mm |