2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 98 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 300 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Taurus (338 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taurus | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
