2010 Ford Taurus vs. 2010 Opel Agila
To start off, both 2010 Ford Taurus and 2010 Opel Agila were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 2010 Opel Agila. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 881 kg more than 2010 Opel Agila. 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Agila. (88 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Agila. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2010 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2010 Opel Agila will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Ford Taurus | 2010 Opel Agila | |
| Make | Ford | Opel |
| Model | Taurus | Agila |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 337 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1821 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5154 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1935 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1542 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2868 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 41 L |
