2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Lada Kalina

To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Lada Kalina 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 205 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 114 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Lada Kalina has manual transmission. 2009 Lada Kalina 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 Lada Kalina
Make Ford Lada
Model Taurus Kalina
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3496 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 263 HP 58 HP
Engine RPM 6251 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 338 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4501 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 966 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 5130 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1570 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2870 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 50 L


 

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