2009 Hyundai Entourage vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Entourage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Entourage would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Entourage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (360 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (475 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Entourage. (253 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Entourage.
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2009 Hyundai Entourage | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Entourage | Taurus |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 253 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2177 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |