2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Hyundai i10
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Hyundai i10 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 178 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i10. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Taurus weights approximately 111 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai i10. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i10. (121 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i10. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Hyundai i10 has manual transmission. 2009 Hyundai i10 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 Hyundai i10 | |
| Make | Ford | Hyundai |
| Model | Taurus | i10 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 3565 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1595 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 4.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
