2009 Ford Taurus vs. 2011 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2011 Nissan Quest is newer by 2 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6251 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Quest. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Quest weights approximately 874 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Nissan Quest. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Quest. (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus | 2011 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taurus | Quest |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6251 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4501 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1816 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 76 L |
