2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2009 Cadillac BLS
To start off, both 2009 Ford Taurus X and 2009 Cadillac BLS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 84 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac BLS. (179 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac BLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac BLS weights approximately 493 kg more than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
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 Cadillac BLS (400 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Taurus X. (338 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac BLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Taurus X.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Taurus X | 2009 Cadillac BLS | |
| Make | Ford | Cadillac |
| Model | Taurus X | BLS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 58 L |
