2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1997 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Sienna 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 70 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 758 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Sienna. (284 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Sienna.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 1997 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 194 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1724 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 79 L |