2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Land Rover Range Rover were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (301 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1379 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover. (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 24.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 88 L |
