2009 Ford Taurus X vs. 2010 Renault Thalia
To start off, 2010 Renault Thalia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Taurus X. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Taurus X 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) has 166 more horse power than 2010 Renault Thalia. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Taurus X should accelerate faster than 2010 Renault Thalia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Taurus X weights approximately 107 kg more than 2010 Renault Thalia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 X (339 Nm) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Renault Thalia. (127 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Taurus X will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Renault Thalia. 2009 Ford Taurus X has automatic transmission and 2010 Renault Thalia has manual transmission. 2010 Renault Thalia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Taurus X will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Taurus X | 2010 Renault Thalia | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taurus X | Thalia |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 263 HP | 97 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 127 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4261 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1639 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1439 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2473 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |