2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Renault Thalia
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Renault Thalia 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) has 163 more horse power than 2009 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Renault Thalia weights approximately 34 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 (249 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Thalia.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 249 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |