2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Altima. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Altima 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 88 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Altima. (175 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Altima weights approximately 298 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) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Altima. (237 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2005 Nissan Altima | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Altima |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 237 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |