2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Volvo S80
To start off, 2010 Volvo S80 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volvo S80 weights approximately 499 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volvo S80. (240 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volvo S80.
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2009 Ford Taurus | 2010 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taurus | S80 |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 338 Nm | 240 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1609 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4628 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1864 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |