2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 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 121 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 99 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 @ 4501 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara has manual transmission. 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Taurus | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 66 L |