2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Ford Taurus. (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1539 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, 2010 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus. (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Taurus | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 2646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1887 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |
