2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, 2010 Scion tC 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 (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2010 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Scion tC weights approximately 352 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 (338 Nm @ 4501 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion tC. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion tC. 2009 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Scion tC has manual transmission. 2010 Scion tC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Scion tC | |
Make | Ford | Scion |
Model | Taurus | tC |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1755 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |