2009 Ford Taurus vs. 1999 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Neon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Neon 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 129 more horse power than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (131 HP @ 5850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1999 Plymouth Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 143 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Plymouth Neon. (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Plymouth Neon. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1999 Plymouth Neon has manual transmission. 1999 Plymouth Neon 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 | 1999 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Taurus | Neon |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |