2009 Toyota Prius vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 297 kg more than 2009 Toyota Prius. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (111 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Prius | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Prius | Taurus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1981 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1935 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.2 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 4.9 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |
