2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Peugeot 607. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Peugeot 607 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 102 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 607. (161 HP @ 5875 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 644 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 607. (220 Nm @ 4150 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 607. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2008 Peugeot 607 has manual transmission. 2008 Peugeot 607 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 | 2008 Peugeot 607 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taurus | 607 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2228 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5875 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4150 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 80 L |