2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 146 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 584 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Corolla has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |