2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
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 Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest 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 20 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Quest. (240 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 930 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (314 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Quest |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 314 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |