2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Mazda CX-7
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Mazda CX-7. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda CX-7.
Because 2009 Mazda CX-7 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda CX-7 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 Mazda CX-7 (351 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2009 Mazda CX-7 has manual transmission. 2009 Mazda CX-7 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.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Mazda CX-7 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taurus | CX-7 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 351 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 69 L |