2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2009 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus and 2009 Subaru Outback 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 (264 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Outback. (242 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Outback weights approximately 469 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback 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 Subaru Outback 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 Ford Taurus (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback. (215 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2009 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Ford | Subaru |
Model | Taurus | Outback |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 242 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |