2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Mazda AZ
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda AZ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda AZ 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 200 more horse power than 2005 Mazda AZ. (63 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda AZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Taurus weights approximately 347 kg more than 2005 Mazda AZ. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda AZ. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda AZ.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2005 Mazda AZ | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taurus | AZ |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2260 mm |