2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2008 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Saab 03-Sep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Saab 03-Sep 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 56 more horse power than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (207 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saab 03-Sep weights approximately 440 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Saab 03-Sep. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Saab 03-Sep.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2008 Saab 03-Sep | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Taurus | 03-Sep |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |