2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Nissan Xterra
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Nissan Xterra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Xterra (262 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (260 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Xterra should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Xterra (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (249 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Xterra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Nissan Xterra | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taurus | Xterra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |