2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1996 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Skoda Felicia 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) has 197 more horse power than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1996 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Skoda Felicia weights approximately 9 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Skoda Felicia. (100 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Skoda Felicia. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1996 Skoda Felicia has manual transmission. 1996 Skoda Felicia 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 | 1996 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Taurus | Felicia |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2460 mm |