2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2002 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2009 Ford Taurus X is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Ford Taurus X is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Taurus X (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Sienna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 598 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Because 2009 Ford Taurus X is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Toyota Sienna. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X 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 X (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Sienna. (283 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Sienna.
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2009 Ford Taurus X | 2002 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taurus X | Sienna |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Crossover | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 338 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2910 mm |