2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Opel Antara
To start off, 2010 Opel Antara 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 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 116 more horse power than 2010 Opel Antara. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Antara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Opel Antara weights approximately 889 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2010 Opel Antara 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, 2010 Opel Antara 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Antara. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Antara.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Opel Antara | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taurus | Antara |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 65 L |