2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Tundra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Tundra 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (187 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tundra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 613 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tundra. (299 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tundra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3270 mm |
