2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 81 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 GMC Canyon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 GMC Canyon has manual transmission. 2009 GMC Canyon 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Taurus | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 72 L |
