2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2001 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 181 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 335 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2001 Nissan Pickup is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Nissan Pickup. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Pickup. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan Pickup 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 | 2001 Nissan Pickup | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Pickup |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2960 mm |